A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4405855 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407902 epoch_slot_no: 1502 block_no: 4405678 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2414 time: 2020-07-10 06:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a24e3c1d53ea914c27b2d7cb85b486126554f3b804a99f5d077656d2b09f9e2Block Operator
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